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Cisco NC57-48Q2D-SM | 32x25G + 16x50G line card, 2x400G uplinks; MACsec Scale tier

SKU:NC57-48Q2D-SM

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Description

High-density modular line card with a versatile 25G/50G client mix and dual 400G uplinks. Scale MACsec enables higher numbers of encrypted sessions and keys for large secure fabrics and multi-tenant environments.

Features

- Dual 400G uplinks with dense 25G/50G access
- Scale MACsec for larger secure topologies
- Carrier-grade performance and reliability
- Broad optics ecosystem with QSFP28/QSFP56 and QSFP-DD
- Ideal for encryption-rich aggregation and core roles

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Q: When should I choose the Scale MACsec tier?
A: Choose Scale when you need significantly higher counts of concurrent MACsec sessions/keys, typical in large fabrics or multi-tenant deployments.

Q: Are the physical ports identical to the Base version?
A: Yes, the port mix and hardware are similar; the difference is the MACsec session/scale licensing.

Q: Which 400G optics are recommended?
A: Use platform-qualified QSFP-DD modules (e.g., DR4, FR4, LR4) per the official compatibility list.

Q: Is software upgrading required for Scale MACsec?
A: Ensure your IOS XR release supports Scale MACsec features for this line card; check the minimum recommended version.

Technical Specifications

- Port mix: 32 x 25GbE + 16 x 50GbE
- Uplinks: 2 x 400GbE
- License tier: MACsec Scale
- 25/50G media: QSFP28/QSFP56 (as supported)
- 400G media: QSFP-DD
- Encryption: IEEE 802.1AE MACsec (Scale for higher session capacity)
- Platform OS: IOS XR (platform-dependent)
- Target roles: secure aggregation, peering, DCI, and core
- Breakout support: subject to optics and platform capabilities
- Chassis compatibility: NCS 5700-series line-card slots

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